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A family where everyone is welcome.

We are a team of eight churches located close to the beautiful Suffolk coast around the town of Southwold and the River Blyth.

Whilst our ancient buildings are stunning (as you can see), we are about people, not property! So whether you are a follower of Jesus, are looking for answers to some of life’s big questions, seeking to make new friends, celebrate a major life event, or simply wanting to be still and reflect, the Sole Bay Churches welcome all people (absolutely no exceptions). We will be only too happy to support you as we journey through life together.

You are welcome!

Services

We run a wide range of services across the eight churches in the ministry. From Eucharist to Common Worship services we have something to support you on your faith journey .To view a full calendar of everything we have to offer please click the button below.

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Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals

Our parish churches are available for weddings, baptism and funerals. For more information on this please click the button below.

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Meet the Team

Click below to view the different members that make up the Sole Bay Team Ministry.

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  • Ash Wednesday Services:

    We will be marking Ash Wednesday on 18th February with services of ashes at 10am Walberswick and 7pm Reydon. If you're not able to make one of our Ash Wednesday services, there will be pots of blessed ashes and prayers will be in all our churches to help you mark the beginning of Lent. Pop into any of our churches during the day to mark yourself and say a prayer. 

  • Together we Pray

    Join the Revd Judy Miller this week from 16th - 20th February as she will be hosting Together We Pray, over on the Bishop of CofE Suffolk Facebook Page at 8:30am each morning!

  • 24 Hours of Prayer

    On the 13th - 14th March we will be launching a period of solid prayer in Sole Bay to pray for God's vision and the vacant positions in our benefice. We'll be praying for 24 hours straight. More details to follow (keep an eye on here). Pop it in your diary now! 

  • Reydon and Southwold Community lunch.

    The next lunch will run on March 18th from 12-2pm at the Stella Peskett Memorial Hall. Cost of the lunch is £10 pp. To book a place please contact Ann Clark on 07887901027. Transport can be arranged for anyone who is unable to get there themselves.

  • Lumos – Saturday 21st March  St Edmund’s Church

    Step into a world of candlelight and music with this Vivaldi & Mozart as Candlelight Experience from Lumos returns to Southwold. Tickets available for 2 sittings:  5-6pm & 9-10pm.

    For more information and to buy tickets visit 

    www.lumos-experiences.com

  • 'Seekers' Courses

    Over 2026 we plan to run 'seekers' courses across the benefice. If you know anyone who would enjoy seeking out more about the Christian faith, or you would like to be involved in helping at one of the courses, we would love to hear from you! Email revalixtaylor@gmail.com

  • Live Streaming Services

    Services are live streamed from St Margaret's the first and third Sunday of the month. The service can be watched via their YouTube channel. Just search for St Margaret, Reydon and subscribe for free to easily find the link each time you join our worship.

  • Clergy on Call - Fridays

    Should you need to contact a member of the clergy team on a Friday (rest day), please contact Amanda Savory, Team Administrator.

    Amanda will be able to direct you to a member of the clergy team.

  • Food bank

    Thank you all for your support for the Sole Bay Foodbank. Donations can be made at our churches in Southwold, Blythburgh, Wangford, or the shop in Walberswick. If anyone is aware of someone in need who would benefit from a food parcel, please encourage them to contact Lowestoft Foodbank phone 07307866146 or email info @lowestoft.foodbank.org.uk

Safeguarding Introduction

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

It is our policy to:

·     Promote a safer environment and culture;

·     Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility relating those groups who are at increased risk of harm or abuse within the church;

·     Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

·     Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons;

·     Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons;

·     Respond to those who may pose a present risk to others.

 

In order to fulfil the above policy we will provide facilities to complete online DBS applications and to provide appropriate levels of safeguarding training in order to raise awareness and create an atmosphere of ‘informed vigilance’.

The diocese works collaboratively with: Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board, Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board and Suffolk Police Public Protection.

If a child or adult is at risk of immediate harm, call 999 now. 

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